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The figures suggest that Tinderet voters have not remained permanently tied to one party or candidate. The constituency supported Melly in 2013, shifted to an independent candidate...
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Before the Results: The Sparks Behind the 2007 Election Fire
17 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM
UNHEALED FAULTLINES
History doesn't automatically repeat itself, but if the same structural weaknesses are neglected it can start to seem as if the first thing you need to do to make certain that the...
History doesn't automatically repeat itself, but if the same structural weaknesses are neglected it can start to seem as if the first thing you need to do to make certain that the...
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Homa Bay as the Test: Sifuna, ODM and Raila’s Legacy
13 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM
POLITICAL CONTEST
In the end, Sifuna’s presence in Homa Bay is being treated as a threat not mainly because of his current formal party position, but because it tests whether mainstream ODM leadersh...
In the end, Sifuna’s presence in Homa Bay is being treated as a threat not mainly because of his current formal party position, but because it tests whether mainstream ODM leadersh...
The Vote Runs Deep: Mosop’s Unshaken Political Loyalty
13 Aug, 2026 10:20 AM
GRAIN LOYALTY
Personal popularity of incumbents is secondary to party endorsement. Vote totals for the winner have risen substantially over the decade, while the opposition/independent challenge...
Personal popularity of incumbents is secondary to party endorsement. Vote totals for the winner have risen substantially over the decade, while the opposition/independent challenge...
The Battle for Nakuru: Gachagua Takes DCP Campaign to the Ground
12 Aug, 2026 06:21 PM
NAKURU BATTLEGROUND
In a recent public address, Gachagua declared: “Nakuru sasa is a business enterprise kati ya rais, Mburu na Susan Kihika.” The remarks, directed at the President, businessman Sam M...
In a recent public address, Gachagua declared: “Nakuru sasa is a business enterprise kati ya rais, Mburu na Susan Kihika.” The remarks, directed at the President, businessman Sam M...
IEBC’s New 2027 Campaign Spending Limits Explained
11 Aug, 2026 06:30 PM
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
The main purpose of campaign spending limits is to prevent elections from becoming contests determined largely by wealth. Without spending ceilings, candidates with substantial per...
The main purpose of campaign spending limits is to prevent elections from becoming contests determined largely by wealth. Without spending ceilings, candidates with substantial per...
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Nandi Before the Next Political Race: The Story So Far
11 Aug, 2026 11:30 AM
NORTH-RIFT POLITICS
Nandi’s politics from 2013 to 2022 show a strong preference for dominant political parties and incumbents. URP and Jubilee, later UDA, consistently secured decisive victories in bo...
Nandi’s politics from 2013 to 2022 show a strong preference for dominant political parties and incumbents. URP and Jubilee, later UDA, consistently secured decisive victories in bo...
Safaricom Launches PATA MORE for Customers and Businesses in Rift Valley Region.
10 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM
DIGITAL ECONOMY
Customers looking to upgrade their devices will receive added value through data, voice connectivity and device insurance, making it easier to stay connected while protecting their...
Customers looking to upgrade their devices will receive added value through data, voice connectivity and device insurance, making it easier to stay connected while protecting their...
Kenya’s Opposition Faces an Old Political Test for Unity
10 Aug, 2026 08:00 AM
OPPOSITION UNITY
Many expected the move to open the door to a genuine transfer of power. Instead, the sudden emergence of several opposition parties helped Moi stay in power.
Many expected the move to open the door to a genuine transfer of power. Instead, the sudden emergence of several opposition parties helped Moi stay in power.
Brewing Power: Inside Konoin's Political Heartland
07 Aug, 2026 06:30 PM
AGRARIAN POWER
The political and economic future of a highly strategic constituency called Konoin will probably hinge on the results of the next General Election in Kenya scheduled for 20...
The political and economic future of a highly strategic constituency called Konoin will probably hinge on the results of the next General Election in Kenya scheduled for 20...
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Vision 2060: Can Kenya Finish What Vision 2030 Started?
06 Aug, 2026 05:30 PM
FUTURE BLUEPRINT
This new conversation builds directly on the foundation laid by Vision 2030, which was launched in 2008 as the country's long-term development blueprint after consultation with int...
This new conversation builds directly on the foundation laid by Vision 2030, which was launched in 2008 as the country's long-term development blueprint after consultation with int...
How Bomet East Votes: A Look at Elections and Development
06 Aug, 2026 09:55 AM
BOMET CENTRAL
Bomet East Constituency continues to be a vibrant one with its agricultural activities, political competition, and, at the same time, social cohesion. As the big day of 2027 comes...
Bomet East Constituency continues to be a vibrant one with its agricultural activities, political competition, and, at the same time, social cohesion. As the big day of 2027 comes...
The Philosophies and Slogans That Have Shaped Modern Kenya
05 Aug, 2026 06:50 PM
NATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES
As you look at different aspects, from independence-era mottos to modern-day expressions of the youth, these concepts are still the glue through which Kenyans communicate and confr...
As you look at different aspects, from independence-era mottos to modern-day expressions of the youth, these concepts are still the glue through which Kenyans communicate and confr...
Bomet Central: Where Party Loyalty Shapes Every Election
05 Aug, 2026 06:09 PM
ELECTORAL LOYALTY
Party loyalty in Bomet Central is so strong that it has sustained the dominant political formations of the time. It has not seen the emergence of independent candidates or oppositi...
Party loyalty in Bomet Central is so strong that it has sustained the dominant political formations of the time. It has not seen the emergence of independent candidates or oppositi...
KWS ranger driver testifies in Brian Odhiambo’s disappearance case.
04 Aug, 2026 02:15 PM
COURT TESTIMONY
When he arrived, a suspect was transferred to his vehicle, a Land Cruiser registration number KAL 131U, under the order of his immediate supervisor, Sergeant Francis Wachira, and o...
When he arrived, a suspect was transferred to his vehicle, a Land Cruiser registration number KAL 131U, under the order of his immediate supervisor, Sergeant Francis Wachira, and o...
Kenya's Fringe Presidential Candidates Who Shaped History
03 Aug, 2026 06:40 PM
FRINGE CANDIDATES
Symbolic of fringe candidates, the donkey represents resilience, unconventional ideas, and the audacity to run against all odds. Since the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in...
Symbolic of fringe candidates, the donkey represents resilience, unconventional ideas, and the audacity to run against all odds. Since the reintroduction of multiparty democracy in...
Sotik Constituency: Where Tea, Trade and Politics Converge
03 Aug, 2026 04:15 PM
BORDER POLITICS
In 2022, the two politicians again battled each other, but there was a twist in their fortunes. Francis Kipyegon Sigei, representing the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), secured t...
In 2022, the two politicians again battled each other, but there was a twist in their fortunes. Francis Kipyegon Sigei, representing the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), secured t...
Nakuru County Officials Deny Corruption Charges in Procurement Case
31 Jul, 2026 04:50 PM
GRAFT CASE
Officials from Nakuru county both former and current pleaded not guilty this morning before Chief Magistrate Tito Gesora. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested...
Officials from Nakuru county both former and current pleaded not guilty this morning before Chief Magistrate Tito Gesora. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested...
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The Bomet Report: Politics, Economy and Development
31 Jul, 2026 11:00 AM
BOMET POLITICS
Small farmers were the main voters in the local election, so the elected officials were expected to fight on their behalf through tea price reforms, the supply of agricultural mate...
Small farmers were the main voters in the local election, so the elected officials were expected to fight on their behalf through tea price reforms, the supply of agricultural mate...
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Sigowet-Soin: A Decade of Kemei vs. Koros Politics
30 Jul, 2026 11:05 AM
CROSSROAD CONSTITUENCY
What stands out here is the long-running duel between two men: Justice Kipsang Kemei and Benard Kipsengeret Koros. Party labels have changed over the years, but the contest has sta...
What stands out here is the long-running duel between two men: Justice Kipsang Kemei and Benard Kipsengeret Koros. Party labels have changed over the years, but the contest has sta...
Kipkelion East: How the Highlands Shape Political Choice
29 Jul, 2026 06:30 PM
KIPKELION POLITICS
Overall, the Kipkelion East results are in line with the nationwide political reorganisation trends and a local mirror of Kenya's party evolution from dominance of URP to Jubilee a...
Overall, the Kipkelion East results are in line with the nationwide political reorganisation trends and a local mirror of Kenya's party evolution from dominance of URP to Jubilee a...
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